Seattle vs Vancouver Prediction 1 March 2026
🔊 Seattle Kraken's rocky return to the season has quickly put them on the brink of dropping out of the top-8 in the Western Conference. A home game against the league's worst team presents the perfect opportunity to secure some points and solidify their playoff position. Let's delve into the head-to-head history and analyze the setup ahead of this NHL regular season matchup. NHL.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three NHL regular seasons, Seattle and Vancouver have faced off nine times: the Kraken have claimed victory in six of those encounters, while the Canucks have won three. Notably, the Canucks haven't managed to defeat their opponent in regulation time for seven consecutive games. Both matchups this season extended beyond 65 minutes-Canucks triumphed in Seattle (3-2 SO), while the Kraken emerged victorious in Vancouver (4-3 SO).
Head-to-head statistics Seattle - Vancouver
Seattle Kraken Team Overview
Lane Lambert's squad had a tough time in their last two road games, falling to Dallas (1-4) and St. Louis (1-5). This marks the fourth time this season that the Kraken have suffered back-to-back heavy defeats. Their struggles have been capitalized on by Anaheim, as the Ducks have pushed Seattle down to eighth place in the Western Conference.
At home, the Kraken have triumphed in four of their last five outings, scoring at least four goals in each victory. Meanwhile, Seattle's defense at Climate Pledge Arena ranks among the best in the NHL, conceding just 2.67 goals per game. It seems a return to home ice is exactly what the Kraken need.
Finnish forward Kaapo Kakko, who missed the game in Texas, is back in action. After taking a break following the Olympic Games, he netted Seattle's only goal against St. Louis. Defenseman Ryan Lindgren was sidelined against the Blues due to an injury but is set to return for the home series. Josh Mahura filled in for him during the last game.
Match Results: Seattle Kraken
Vancouver Canucks Team Overview
Expectations for the Canucks aren't high, but the Canadians managed to put up a fight against Winnipeg (2-3 OT), leading twice during the game. Despite earning a point, Vancouver's gap to the second-to-last place has widened to eight points, as St. Louis secured two points in a simultaneous matchup.
It's worth noting that three other Western Conference teams perform worse on the road than Vancouver. Adam Foote's squad secures 43.3% of points away from home, and they aren't among the league's worst in scoring (averaging 2.57 goals per game). This makes it all the more surprising that Vancouver have lost their last eight road games, scoring more than two goals only twice in that stretch.
During the Olympic break, defenseman Ziv Bouyoum and forwards Brock Boeser, Nils Höglander, and Marco Rossi have recovered from injuries. Tyler Myers is expected back in the coming days, with Filip Chytil returning mid-March. All Canucks who participated in the Olympics have returned to action and played against the Jets.
Match Results: Vancouver Canucks
⚡️ Leaders
Seattle have no players among the top 100 scorers in the league. Jordan Eberle leads the club in points with 38 (20 goals, 18 assists), while Vince Dunn is the leading playmaker with 26 assists. Matty Beniers trails Eberle by just one point, tallying 37 (14 goals, 23 assists).
Vancouver's situation with top scorers is even more challenging. The Canucks' best, Elias Pettersson, has only managed 35 points (13 goals, 22 assists) in 50 games this season. The NHL's bottom team's top goal scorer is Drew O'Connor with 14 goals, and their top assist provider is Filip Hronek with 27 assists.
🥅 Goalies
After conceding four goals against Dallas, the Kraken's coaching staff opted not to start Joey Daccord in the next game. Philipp Grubauer has better stats than his competitor. However, his average numbers didn't hold up as the German goalie let in four goals against the Blues, saving 87.1% of shots.
Despite Kevin Lankinen returning with an Olympic bronze medal, Vancouver's coaching staff chose not to start the Finn against Winnipeg. Instead, they went with Belarusian goalie Nikita Tolopilo, who was playing just his 12th NHL game. Tolopilo made 25 saves and finished the game with an 89.3% save percentage.
Editor's Prediction
It's crucial for Seattle to secure two points after back-to-back losses to remain in the playoff zone. Nashville Predators, trailing by just two points, are ready to capitalize on any slip-up from Seattle. Moreover, Vancouver's away game statistics favor the hosts, as the Canucks have lost eight consecutive road games. We are backing a Seattle Kraken victory in the match (including overtime and shootouts).
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